Additional Support Services

additional support services

Our Pastoral Care is sector leading and central to our supportive community of students and staff. Our House structure is at the core and as well as the strong bonds made with fellow housemates, it is the commitment and dedication of Houseparents, their Assistants and Matrons which leave a lasting impression. They advise, help and encourage, simply being there for the students whenever needed.

We are committed to all aspects of student wellbeing from healthy eating and physical activity to mental health. By doing this each of our students can thrive and embrace all that a Fettes education has to offer whilst making friends for life.

However if a student requires further assistance beyond their Tutor and House team we have a huge array of additional support services that we and they can draw upon. Some of these are student and adult led, some are facilitated in the Medical Centre and offer 1:1 support in each individual context. This brochure outlines the additional services that we can all draw upon to ensure each student’s well-being is being well supported.

who can help you?

We hope that your time at Fettes will be happy, but there may be times when you need someone to talk to or to help you with a problem. There are many people both in House and the school community who can offer help, support and advice.

Below is a list of people who will often be the first people you will turn to:

•Houseparent

• Tutor

•Matron

There are, however, many others to whom you can speak:

• Your Head of House

•A House or School Prefect

•A friend

•A member of staff

•Dr Clark (the Chaplain)

•Mrs C. Harrison (Head of Pastoral Care)

•Miss C. McDonnell (the School’s Child Protection Coordinator)

•Dr C. Mathison and Mr C. Dundas (the School’s Deputy Child Protection Officers)

•A member of the School Medical Centre

•The School’s Independent Counsellor or Life Coach

•The School’s Clinical Psychology Team

What About Confidentiality?

All members of staff are here to listen and help. If they are concerned about your safety, they may need to share the information with someone else but, if this is necessary, they will tell you first.

safeguarding team

Senior School: Child Protection Team

Senior School

Child Protection Senior School Senior School Coordinator Deputy CP Officer Deputy CP Officer

Clare McDonnell Clare Mathison Colin Dundas

C.McDonnell@fettes.com

CR.Mathison@fettes.com

C.Dundas@fettes.com

Senior School: Pastoral Leadership Team

Deputy Head (Pastoral)

Carolyn Harrison

CM.Harrison@fettes.com

Wellbeing Lead/ Head of PSHE

Sue Bruce SA.Bruce@fettes.com

Senior School

Safeguarding Lead

Clare McDonnell

C.McDonnell@fettes.com

Medical Centre Charge Nurse Nicola Miles-Thomas nj.miles-thomas@fettes.com 0131 332 2247 or mobile 07795 654377 medicalcentre@fettes.com Safeguarding Governors Senior School Prep School Ms Lindsay Paterson Mr Hugh Bruce-Watt SafeguardingGovernor@fettes.com SafeguardingGovernor@fettes.com

student led services

The Hub

The Hub is our dedicated safe space at school at the bottom of the CW stairs, just off the English corridor. It is staffed by our PSE Prefects and Listening Team and is used for some 1:1 meetings.

School Welfare and PSE Prefects

Two School Prefects are appointed to assist in the welfare and wellbeing of the school. In addition, two members of the L6th Prefect team in each boarding House who help deliver PSE sessions in the Third Form and are there to talk to if you need.

Mental Health Ambassadors

Our MHAs are students who have undergone more specific mental health training who also use the Hub for some sessions. They are visible points of contact for the student body to speak to. They can be contacted through the reach-out form or by email.

adult led services

Listening Team

A team of staff members from both the Teaching and Operational areas of the school who have a listening ear to hear any issues that you may have. Sharing your problems is the best way to get a resolution.

Tootoot

The introduction of Tootoot is in the pipeline and is a simple online platform for students to report anything from bullying to a mental health concern. The simple-to-use app makes it easier for students to speak-up and gives them confidence that their concerns are being taken seriously and this service will offer anonymous support via a chat function. It is a way for students who find it difficult to speak up in a face to face context. All students are anonymous at the point of reporting, but identities can be uncovered by the schools designated Tootoot administrator only if it appears that the student’s emotional or physical well-being is at serious risk.

the medical centre

Nursing Appointments

If a student requires to see one of our school nurses during term time, they or House staff can request an appointment by phoning or emailing medicalcentre@fettes.com. Student name, date of birth, contact number and reason for appointment should be included in the email. Admin will reply with an appointment date and time. Appointments are available from 8am – 8pm.

GP Appointments

All boarders are registered with Bangholm Medical Centre. The GPs from Bangholm visit the school four mornings per week during term time and appointments can be made via the Medical Centre.

If a student requires to see one of our GPs during term time, they or Houseparents/Matrons can request an appointment by phoning or emailing medicalcentre@fettes.com. Student name, date of birth, contact number and reason for appointment should be included in the email. Admin will reply with an appointment date and time.

Out with term time, boarding students residing in Scotland should contact Bangholm Medical Centre directly on 0131 552 7676.

If Bangholm suggest a face-to-face appointment but you cannot attend due to travel time, distance etc then you must contact your local GP practice and ask to be a temporary patient. Please ensure that they do not register you as a permanent patient as this means your medical notes will no longer be immediately available when you return to school. The school GP will also not be able to see you.

Prescriptions

During term time, the GPs from Bangholm Medical Centre will issue a prescription and have it sent directly to our local chemist, Omni Care, Queensferry Road. They then deliver to the school. Matrons order all repeat medications and store them in House. If a student sees a school nurse and a prescription is required, then the Nurse will contact Bangholm Medical Centre to start the process.

If a student requires a prescription out with term time, it is best they contact their local pharmacy first to discuss the options. There are lots of variations with prescriptions in Scotland.

For minor ailments, a local pharmacy can issue a prescription and medication without the need for a nurse or GP. More information can be found on the Pharmacy First website:

www.nhsinform.scot/care-support-and-rights/nhs-services/ pharmacy/nhs-pharmacy-first-scotland

Return 2 Play

Fettes College uses Return 2 Play as a tool to enhance our medical care. Return 2 Play enables us to provide a gold standard of care for every student by having access to the following:

1 Telemedicine Concussion Management. Access to daily (MonSat) year-round telemedicine clinics with the UK’s most experienced doctors. Sports doctor led management from Day 1 post injury to full recovery and clearance to return to full sport with unlimited access to appointments.

2 Access to sports doctor advice. Named doctor for all staff to contact for advice.

3 Injury Data Analysis. Annual injury review from by R2P Medical Team. Advice regarding injury prevention strategies and policies.

4 Sports injury education. Sessions for staff, parents and students.

R2P Injury Management System runs an automated communication when injury status changes to students/parents and House staff.

Rehabilitation: Sports Injury Rehabilitation and Graduated Return to Play Protocol

The Head of Strength and Conditioning looks after our students who are returning from any sports injury. After consulting with the Medical Centre, the physiotherapist and/or the Head of Strength and Conditioning holds rehab sessions every Tuesday/Thursday/ Saturday between 1.30pm – 2.30pm.

When a student has been cleared to start their graduated return to play after a concussion following an appointment with a R2P doctor, the Head of Strength and Conditioning also takes each student through each stage of the recovery process.

services via matrons

Dentist/Orthodontist/Opticians

These services can be booked through Matron and they will be able to book taxis or can accompany students if necessary to the relevant practice. As there are many such services available, we leave it to the parents and students to make an individual choice.

Podiatry

Katie Reilly, KReill21@caladonian.sc.uk

• Routine podiatry (30 mins) - £35.

• Initial podiatry (30 mins) - £40.

• Follow-up (15 mins) - £30.

• Nail surgery package (one toe) £260.

• Nail surgery (two toes) - £310.

• Custom-made orthotics - £300.

• Off-the-shelf insoles (price varies dependent on brand) –£25–£65 plus appointment.

• Clearanail management (fungal nails) - £50

• Verruca treatment - £35

Nail surgery fees include dressings and follow-up appointments.

Orthoses includes the fitting and also any follow-up appointments.

Physiotherapy

Physis, Graham Curlewis, 0131 478 4646 fettes@physis.uk.com

There are a few different options for students in need of some physio.

At first a child is referred to the Medical Centre to have an injury or pain looked at. On most occasions, this will mean a period “off-changing” from games with suitable strength and conditioning from our Strength and Conditioning Coach when appropriate. They and the medical team will liaise on the student’s progress and rercommed if further phyiso is required.

Physis currently charges £70 for the hour initial assessment and £55 for the half hour follow-up appointments.

additional support services

Support for Learning

Contact Houseparents or Ms Ashton Phillips (Head of Department)

The Support for Learning facilities are located in two rooms, CG13 and CG14.

The Department supports students with specific learning needs. The aim is to help students to develop the broad range of skills required to meet the curricular needs for their year group and therefore enabling students to achieve to the best of their ability.

Support for Learning also plays a role in ensuring that any necessary exam access arrangements are in place for students.

Early morning, lunch and study support lessons run throughout the timetable and are tailored to the individual student in order to support specific needs. These may include (depending on need):

• Reviewing Maths topics taught in class.

• Basic operations and number skills in Maths.

• Reading for information.

• Essay planning.

• Structuring essays.

• Writing notes and summaries.

• Effective punctuation.

• Spelling advice.

• Organisational strategies.

• Revision planning.

• Exam techniques.

• Touch typing skills.

• Effective use of assistive technology.

Life Coach: Caroline Jack

Appointments can be made through Houseparents or Tutors.

As a life coach, Caroline Jack helps and supports adults and teenagers with their mental and physical well-being and selfconfidence by working one-on-one over a period of weeks or months, helping to encourage self-belief and growth. Life coaching is all about moving people forward in their lives. It is not about focusing on the past, however getting context and acceptance of the past is important and allows people to understand themselves better. Life coaching is about allowing people to realise their potential and create a growth mindset so that they can enjoy the journey towards achievement.

Caroline Jack is based in the Hub on Tuesday mornings (8.50am–1.30pm) and Thursday afternoons (12.15–5.30pm).

Book through House staff and Mrs Bruce.

Each coaching session is 40 minutes long and the common themes

Caroline helps teenagers with are:

• Validation of thoughts.

• Confidence, self-esteem and resilience.

• Coping with self criticism and negative thoughts.

• Stress and how to manage it.

• Relationships with parents and friends.

• Time management and routines.

• Self-care – well-being and healthy habits.

• Personal performance and pressure.

• Career aspirations and CV writing.

• Helping individuals to realise their potential.

Counsellor: Service via CrossReach

Appointments can be made via Houseparent/Matron to the Medical Centre.

CrossReach Counselling staff will be based in the school three days per week to provide counselling and therapeutic support. At the beginning of the therapy sessions, the counsellor will agree an initial contract with the child/young person to ensure they can understand what counselling can offer and what the boundaries of confidentiality are. Sessions will be weekly and last for one school period. Each client is initially offered a block of up to ten sessions which will be reviewed once sessions are underway. This can be extended through mutual agreement between the client and counsellor. The ultimate number of sessions offered is down to the counsellor’s clinical discretion, based on their assessment of client need. Unless otherwise agreed, ongoing sessions will not be offered to a student who fails to attend for three consecutive appointments.

external support

Bookings are made following consultation with a Houseparent and the medical team.

Behavioural Consultant: Charlotta Holenstein

Charlotta works both directly and in a supervisory capacity with children and young people with a range of diagnoses including: developmental delay, autism, dyspraxia, Attention Deficit Disorder and chromosomal abnormality. Currently, much of Charlotta’s work is with children and young people often referred to as “grey area” children/young people. These children/young people have no diagnoses and are typically in mainstream school. They may perform well in certain areas but struggle in others, whether their difficulties be social, behavioural or emotional. Charlotta provides one-to-one therapy for children/young people as well as consultation for families and schools in a number of areas including the following:

• Improving peer interaction skills.

• Increasing social awareness.

• Improving social skills.

• Coping with fears and phobias.

• Coping with bullying.

• Increasing self-esteem.

• Managing behaviour problems.

• Improving daily living skills.

• Improving organisational skills.

• Increasing focus and attention.

Practitioner of the Potent 6 Constellation: Karen Beveridge, KB-Insights

The P6 Constellation helps us to notice what is going on within and around us and, in the process, equips us to initiate, access and navigate crucial changes in our personal lives, families, friendships, communities and organisations. Karen works from Mulberry House, Manor Place. Karen is an ex-headteacher and now has an MA in Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Psychological Practice from the University of Edinburgh. Her core philosophy is to nurture and enhance interpersonal skills, attitudes and behaviours.

The goal is to develop psychological capacity to make positive change. This leads to increased confidence, resilience and greater self-efficacy.

Bookings for the Psychologists are only made via the Medical Centre following a review.

Dr Emma Rhodes, Clinical Psychologist

“I am a Clinical Psychologist, specialising in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, with over 10 years’ experience delivering psychological assessment and therapy. I am also a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I have skills in completing psychological assessment, formulation and intervention with a broad range of complex presentations in children and adolescents including anxiety, mood difficulties, trauma, attachment difficulties, developmental disorders, behavioural concerns, bereavement and adjustment difficulties. I use a range of evidencebased theoretical models and approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion-Focussed and Attachment-Based approaches. I also work systemically with those who are involved in supporting a child or young person, such as families, schools, and other agencies. I am able to facilitate therapeutic groups and offer staff training, supervision and consultation where appropriate. I feel everyone should have access to information and support around their emotional well-being. To this end, I have experience in developing resources and lesson plans to embed this information into the school curriculum. I strongly believe in the importance of intervening early in the development of psychological difficulties and enjoy using my skill set in creative ways to promote engagement and break down barriers to accessing mental health support.”

psychology

Lisa Esingle, Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology

“I am a Clinical Associate Psychologist, with a range of skills and competencies essential for the delivery of psychological assessments and interventions in a variety of services for young people and their families. These skills include assessment, formulation, and intervention to support the well-being of young people by offering an accessible service that can work systemically, incorporating the wider influencing system, where appropriate and able. Consultation and support to parents and staff is also offered. I have advanced, specialist training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for children and young people to support students to manage a range of difficulties. For example, anxiety, phobias, obsessive compulsive difficulties, low mood, anger problems, peer and social difficulties and sleep issues. I am also trained in Behaviour Activation (BA) and Trauma Focused CBT. I am a registered member of the British Psychology Society (BPS) and work in line with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) standards of conduct, performance, and ethics. I offer an approach which is compassionate, trustworthy, confidential, and respectful.”

Dr Claire Gittoes, Consultant Clinical Psychologist

“I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, with extensive experience of working within the field of mental health. My particular area of expertise is Child and Adolescent Mental Health with a specialist interest in working with difficulties arising from depression, anxiety, interpersonal difficulties and the effects of trauma. I strongly believe in providing support to the system around the client whether that be professionals, loved ones or external agencies. I am Chartered by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a registered member of the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and Association of Clinical Psychology (ACP). I work across the age range with specialist training in a number of therapeutic approaches. I take an integrated approach in my therapeutic work drawing on my training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Schema Therapy, Mindfulness based practice Cognitive Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy. I offer independent, specialist psychological assessment and therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families who are struggling with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties.”